What Tibus does

Tibus (legal entity The Internet Business Ltd, NI21235) is a UK and Ireland-focused managed hosting, internet connectivity, and domain services provider founded in August 1996, with offices in Belfast (headquarters, City Quays Plaza II), Dublin (Macken House), and London (The News Building). The company delivers a portfolio of fully managed infrastructure services — including Virtual Private Cloud, Managed Virtual Server, Managed PCI/DSS Compliant Hosting, FSQS Hellios Hosting, True-Fibre internet connectivity, and Managed Private AI — built on VMware/Hyper-V hypervisors, Dell VxRail hardware, and Cisco networking, hosted in Equinix Dublin (DUB-1) and TeleHouse London Docklands data centres. It has held ISO 27001 certification since 2014 and serves hundreds of business and public-sector organisations across the UK and Ireland.

The company is owned by News UK & Ireland as part of the News Corp group, having been acquired first by UTV Plc in 2008 for £5m and then passing into News Corp ownership in 2016 via the Wireless transaction. Tibus monetises primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions across 3- to 60-month contract terms, billable in GBP, EUR, or USD, with published entry pricing starting at £50/€75 per month for basic managed hosting and £190/€230 per month for private cloud. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise and public-sector field sales (with dedicated Customer Success Managers), inside sales via Belfast/Dublin/London phone and email channels, channel partner programmes for design and IT agencies (REFER+, BUILD+, GENERAL models), and a self-service PAYG tier for smaller customers.

The customer base spans retail (Eason), utilities (NIE), media (The Times, TalkSport, Ka-Boom), local government (Leicester City Council), food safety (safefood), the non-profit sector (Trocaire, WRAP), and entertainment venues (SSE Arena), with reported client relationships exceeding 25 years. Long-tenured in-house staff engineers provide 24/7 support, and recent product investment has focused on compliance-grade hosting (PCI/DSS, FSQS Hellios) and data-sovereign AI infrastructure as incremental additions to the core managed hosting book.

Name

Tibus

Legal name

The Internet Business Ltd

Website

https://tibus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tibus is a UK and Ireland-based managed hosting, internet connectivity, and domain services provider serving hundreds of business and public-sector organisations from offices in Belfast, Dublin, and London, and is owned by News UK & Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Hosting Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed SD‑WAN/SASE Connectivity (Enterprise WAN under Managed Connectivity) (HDAIAGAF)

Keywords

• Managed hosting services
• Internet connectivity solutions
• Domain name services
• PCI compliant hosting
• Private cloud hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Managed Hosting Services: Monthly recurring revenue from managed hosting services including Virtual Private Cloud, Managed Virtual Server, Managed Private AI, PCI/DSS Compliant Hosting, and FSQS Hellios Hosting. All services include 24/7 support, monitoring, and managed security.
2. Internet Connectivity Services: Recurring connectivity solutions including True-Fibre internet connections, leased lines, dark fibre networks, and partner connectivity solutions for businesses across UK and Ireland.
3. Domain Name Services: Managed domain name services including registration, renewals, management, technical DNS, .gov.uk domains, and domain reseller solutions.
4. Migration and Professional Services: Full managed migration services included as standard. Website maintenance and support services provided through simple monthly fees in EUR, USD, or GBP.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tibus provides fully managed hosting, internet connectivity, and domain name services for businesses and public sector organisations across the UK and Ireland. Its portfolio includes Virtual Private Cloud hosting, managed virtual servers, PCI/DSS compliant hosting, FSQS Hellios hosting, Managed Private AI hosting, True-Fibre internet connectivity, leased lines, and managed domain registration. All services are delivered with 24/7 staff engineer support, migration assistance, and ISO 27001 certified security.

Product overview

Tibus is an established ISP (established 1996) offering a comprehensive portfolio of internet services for businesses and public sector organisations across the UK and Ireland. The product portfolio comprises three core service areas: (1) Managed Hosting for Websites and Applications — encompassing Managed Private AI, Managed PCI/DSS Compliant Hosting, Virtual Private Cloud Hosting, Managed Virtual Hosting, Hosting for Design Agencies, and FSQS Hellios Hosting; (2) Internet Connectivity and Network Services — including True-Fibre Connectivity and Partner Connectivity Solutions; and (3) Domain Name Services — covering domain registration, .gov.uk domains, and Domain Reseller Solutions. The offering is a platform of related but distinct managed services, all built on fully managed infrastructure with ISO-27001 certification, supported by 24x7 technical assistance from staff engineers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Hosting for Websites and Applications A full suite of fully managed hosting services including virtual hosting, dedicated servers, and private clouds for businesses of all sizes across the UK and Ireland.
• Virtual Private Cloud Hosting Secure hosting platform created from multiple virtual servers dedicated to a single client, with data centres in Dublin (EU) and London (UK). Cost-effective alternative to AWS, Azure, and other public clouds with full Tier-1 guaranteed separation and data sovereignty options.
• Managed Virtual Hosting Dedicated server hosting for websites and digital applications without CapEx cost, featuring scalable resources, IT security management, and locations in Dublin and London.
• Managed Private AI Dedicated AI infrastructure hosting for Large Language Models and machine learning applications with complete data sovereignty, privacy, and security using NVIDIA GPU servers or Apple Mac Studio hardware. Pre-configured with open source AI tools (Ollama, EXO), web interface, and SSO authentication.
• Managed PCI/DSS Compliant Hosting Payment card industry compliant hosting with network segmentation, patch management, vulnerability assessments, ASV approved external scans, and assistance with attestation reports. Starting at £50/€75 per month for basic website hosting and £190/€230 for Private Cloud options.
• FSQS Hellios Hosting Web, data, and application hosting for organisations that must meet the FSQS Hellios supplier compliance standard. Virtual Private Cloud and Managed Virtual Server options from £50/€75 per month.
• Hosting for Design and Development Agencies Specialist hosting solutions for development and design agencies with three partner approaches (REFER+, BUILD+, GENERAL) for client hosting needs.
• Internet Connectivity and Network Services High-quality connectivity and network services including True-Fibre internet and leased lines for businesses and public sector organisations in Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales.
• True-Fibre Connectivity Ultra-fast true-fibre internet connectivity solution capable of speeds up to 1 Gigabit, including dark fibre network options for multi-site organisations.
• Domain Name Services Business-grade managed services for domain names including registration advice, renewals, management, and technical DNS services.
• Domain Reseller Solutions Domain reseller solutions for partners and agencies managing multiple domain names.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.999% Service Level Availability guaranteed with rebate provisions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vertical StructurecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent cyber security consultancy providing human-focused security and penetration testing services for web applications, cloud infrastructure, and mobile applications. Tibus has worked closely with Vertical Structure since 2010 on client engagements, ISMS management, and engagements for the wider News Corp group. Founded in 2006.
• AmtivocoreOthersEurope's most demanding ISO assessors. Tibus has worked with Amtivo since the start of their ISO certification journey in 2014. Organisation provides Certification, Inspection and Training services to national and local Government bodies, multinationals, enterprise clients and SMEs in over 40 countries globally.
• EquinixcoreTechnology or IntegrationData centre provider for Tibus Dublin operations (DUB-1 facility). Provides physical infrastructure for EU-hosted Virtual Private Cloud services with guaranteed EU data residency.
• TeleHousecoreTechnology or IntegrationData centre provider for Tibus London Docklands operations. Provides physical infrastructure for UK-hosted Virtual Private Cloud services with guaranteed UK data residency.
• Dell Technologies (VxRail)coreTechnology or IntegrationHardware infrastructure partner providing Dell VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure for Tibus hosting platforms. Dell VxRail hardware mentioned as premium grade foundation for partner platforms.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtualisation technology partner providing VMware hypervisor for Tibus Virtual Private Cloud and managed hosting platforms with full Tier-1 guaranteed separation.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork infrastructure partner providing Cisco network infrastructure throughout Tibus platforms. Includes Cisco Firepower firewall protection for managed hosting services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Namesco (team.blue): UK-based domain registration and hosting provider within the team.blue group. Comparable to Tibus's domain name services and entry-level hosting tiers, with strong UK SMB and reseller focus.
• UKFast / ANS Group: UK-based managed hosting, cloud and connectivity provider serving UK/Ireland mid-market and enterprise customers. Directly comparable to Tibus on managed hosting, private cloud and connectivity services, with similar geographic focus and target customer segments.
• Storm Internet: Northern Ireland-based ISP and managed hosting provider. Most geographically proximate direct competitor to Tibus, offering similar managed hosting, connectivity and domain services to UK/Ireland public sector and enterprise customers.
• Fasthosts: UK-based hosting and domain provider offering shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers and cloud solutions to SMB and mid-market customers. Closely comparable to Tibus on hosting and domain product mix, though more SMB-skewed.
• Blacknight Internet Solutions: Irish-based hosting, domain and cloud provider headquartered in Carlow. Directly comparable to Tibus on managed hosting, domain services and Irish/UK SMB-midmarket customer base.
• Memset (part of ANS): UK-based managed hosting and cloud infrastructure provider focused on SME, public sector and regulated workloads. Comparable to Tibus on managed hosting, virtual private servers and security/compliance positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Rackspace Technology: Global managed cloud services provider offering multi-cloud management, managed hosting and security across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and private clouds. Overlaps with Tibus's managed hosting and migration services but at much larger global scale and broader portfolio.
• IONOS (by United Internet): European hosting, cloud, server and domain provider serving SMBs and mid-market across UK, Ireland and Europe. Comparable on hosting, cloud, domain and connectivity, though at significantly larger scale and with broader geographic coverage.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services): Global hyperscaler providing EC2, VPC, S3 and managed services. Tibus explicitly positions its Virtual Private Cloud as an alternative to AWS, making AWS the primary competitive incumbent in core hosting workloads.
• Microsoft Azure: Global hyperscaler competing head-on with Tibus in virtual private cloud, managed hosting, compliance-ready and now sovereign AI workloads (e.g., Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty). Key competitive incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tibus
• Facebookfacebook.com/tibusDigital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tibus

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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